We watched the Super Bowl here during our travels, and the energy here was absolutely ELECTRIC…read more We got there a bit after kickoff and the place was absolutely packed, but we found a spot to post up near their patio doors so we could see the indoor TVs and still have outdoor airflow. The vibes are really fun in here - dark and moody with tons of comfy seating, mostly leather chairs and cozy sofas that make posting up for games fun. The crowd here was a BLAST - folks wearing all kinds of American football jerseys and going wild at each touchdown. Drink prices were reasonable and I loved that they carried the boozy lemonade we found elsewhere and enjoyed. Maybe it was just the Super Bowl energy, but we really liked the ambiance for sports games here!

If you looking for a trendy bar with tall Russian hot chicks (which incidentally I love ). This is…read morenot the bar for you. If you want a good traditional pub like pubs used to be. Where you can come in on your own and have many friends (most of them tipsy) when you leave then go no further. Basic style but a heart of a Dragon. In winter you have a nice fire to keep you warm. Dart board to play with random strangers and pool table out back. There is a bet garden aka smoking area as well The food is good old fashioned pub food. The reason why I keep coming back. Is the staff are super friendly introduce you to the locals and make you feel like a local within a few minutes Enjoy Welsh hospitality if you are not a snob you will love this place.

Whenever we're in Wellington, we head straight for the Welsh Dragon. Mike and Joanne have created a…read morefantastic atmosphere. Phil W. pegged it in his review. When you go in, there's usually someone you recognize from the day or week before and the conversation picks up right where it left off. It's like all the really nice people in Wellington decided to hang out at this place, although, this is a really friendly city to begin with. The last time we were in town, the wife and I renewed our vows here, after about 40 years I guess it was time. Mike and Joanne were so sweet. They cleared out the back room, moved the pool table and filled the room with flowers and wedding decorations. It was beautiful. We still have one of the heart shaped doilies glued to our refrigerator at home. The food was great and there were tons of snacks. There was about 25 of us back there partying all night but Ross kept those drinks coming like an assembly line. That same night, Prince Harry was in town watching a rugby match at the Cake Tin. We were hoping he'd stop in after the match but no such luck. We thought we saw him a couple of times but it was just Mike with that silly Prince Harry mask, LOL, Hilarious. Mike's a funny guy and knows how to keep the party going. One day we were sitting and talking for a while when one of the customers, after hearing our accent, got up, walked over to the piano and played the Star Spangled Banner ( U.S. National Anthem ). Everyone in the bar stood up while we sang. How cool is that? This is a great place to sit and watch a game and make friends. It does help if you know the rules of rugby and cricket but if you don't, there'll be someone there that will gladly explain them. I love the entertainment they have. Usually local talent on the piano or guitar. The Quiz Nights are a blast too. This place would do great in Long Beach. Check out the pictures on their website and you'll get a good idea of the vibe. Have fun.

Look forward to getting a Guinness and some food. Guinness was so so (being from Ireland I am…read morespoiled) but what turned me of this place was the service. Indeed I ended up having a drink and leaving. Waiter gave me menu and then disappeared. Decided that if they are not interested in hiring good staff I am not interested in spending my $$. So can't comment on food but for an Irish pub leaves a lot to be desires. Music made me give it 2 stars. I was going with 1.

Came after a long drive down to Wellington was just looking for a quick inexpensive tasty meal and…read moresome bevies. We got exactly what we were looking for with this place. My partner and I ended up buying a bunch of items off the snack menu including the nachos, buffalo chicken wings, aranchi, and pork sliders. Each were very tasty and were a decent enough portion for 2 to share. The atmosphere was really relaxed and my friends and I enjoyed just chilling out in one of the booths. Unfortunately my friends order for mains got lost and we had to chase it up but the staff were so good about it and even gave them a free drink each whilst they waiting for it to cook. Great customer service.

What an amazing and delicious place to die in. We had the ceviche along with the Fish of the day,…read morewhich was the snapper., the sauce accompanied to this plate was exceptionally delicious. We were served by Brooke, super delightful. The staff was wonderful and attentive. Thank you for a delicious dinner. Thank you Headchef Daisy for a wonderful dinner.

Awful place with terrible food and service. Honestly felt like they were being racist against my…read moretable full of Asians. Many tables were sat and had ordered after us but got their food before us - same dishes that we ordered. Some of those tables even finished their meals before ours arrived. After 45 minutes, we asked about our food and then they all magically turned up. The table next to us confirmed with the server that the fish of the day was frozen and not caught that day. The steak we order was tough and so was the lamb. Lastly, the floor of my seat was littered with food. They just sat us at a dirty table. I recommend the Indian restaurant down the street instead.

Say hello to your new Tuesday night regular. This place…read moredoes an insanely good burger (Yep, a good vege option too), and on Tuesdays they are 2-4-1! But wait, it gets better - they also play music bingo on Tuesdays. Its the perfect way to stive off mid-week blues. The venue itself is your classic sports bar, its a bit grimey, but that's part of the atmosphere. Staff are cheery, and again - those burgers are to die for.

They have a really nice selection of beers. Nice atmosphere inside. The menu is alright. The…read morebuffalo wings are not really buffalo wings, they are "sweet and spicy wings" but they still tasted good, just false advertising.

This is more like a pub with food than a restaurant. I went on a Friday night and luckily I'd…read morebooked as it was busy. I expected a more relaxed and quiet vibe, but it was fine for a group to meet. The menu is quite vast with options for all tastes. The Ribs are very popular. I had the fish of the day which was nice. They are very accommodating of diners' dietary requirements and the staff are lovely in that regard. They will split the bill too. In general it's just a pub really - with a sports bar area. I'd go again if I was in a group.

1841 is a local pub in Johnsonville, and they do a great job of catering for the whole community…read more They do a little bit of everything - a night on the beers with friends, dinner for a group, watching the footy, or maybe you're keen for one of the weekly quiz nights. Recently I've seen them book in a few lounge acts, and it's quite nice hearing someone crooning away while you're dining out. I've turned up when they've been packed and it's never been an issue (although maybe book in advance if you really want a table), as they're always keen to give you a good night out. The food is good quality as far as pub food goes. They have menu that changes up every few months, while their staples like the Brod Burger will always be there waiting for you. My biggest problem is trying to narrow down exactly what I want to eat, as there are always too many good options! Their drinks selection is quite decent for a local bar. They do well priced Monteith's jugs, a range of bottled beer, and also Chomp on tap for those of you more discerning types. They have a cider on tap too, and the house wine is... about as good as you'd expect a house wine in a local pub. Pro tip: check out their website and see what deals they have on each night. They do weekly quizzes and screen most rugby games (TVs around the place and a projector in the main area) - this is great if you're after a night of entertainment, but maybe pick a different night if you just want a nice meal with friends. Assuming the sport nuts and those out for a casual pint have stopped reading here, here are my tips for a good meal there: - Grab a couple starters, they're all good. I particularly like the prawn twizzlers and the breads - Get the fish - the catch of the day is always good, and they always used to do a good salmon dish too - Don't feel like fish? The burgers are all good. Everything else is good too by the way - Save room for dessert, these are pretty tasty too - Don't forget their cocktail menu. This isn't a cocktail bar, but they do whip up a nice Moscow Mule Hope this all helps, and leave your own review so i can see what you thought of the place!

Fun happy hour spot in Courtenay Place. I just came in for a glass of local beer and a bucket of…read morefried squid to snack on. They have a big U-shaped bar to order from as well as free wifi and a couple of TVs on the wall to keep you distracted. Apparently it turns into a club with a DJ after 11!

Great music, nice wine and friendly staff :) like it there and atmosphere its amazingread more

Excellent small hotel ideal for the solo traveler. difficult to find on line but easy to find in…read moreFeatherston. excellent bar and meals Plenty of off street parking and private entrance to accommodation.

This used to be a "gang" pub. For those not up to date with gang culture in NZ, it pretty much…read moremeant that no sane person would have ever gone in there! Enter Paul Rowan....a Manchester lad who has a pretty good track record in launching really good gastro pubs in the Wellington area. And he has done it again folks...the Empire is a great place to meet for a beer, have a snack or sit down for a good feed. Fish and Chips in newspaper......the PC brigade haven't reached NZ yet....or, in a first for the area, stonegrill meals...where your meat of choice arrives on a hot stone and you get to cook it the way you like it!!! Jazz on Sundays, Live music at the weekends with free sausage sizzle (it's a banger wrapped in bread) on Friday nights are all things that have made this the No1 Meeting place in Petone. If that hasn't tempted you...they have Giant Jenga in the ber garden.....